Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice
Opportunity OverviewAs an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice, based in Milton Keynes, you’ll join a well-established, award-recognised audit function within a leading professional services environment, known for strong development pathways and a genuinely supportive culture.
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied, high-responsibility position within Milton Keynes, working closely with experienced leadership teams while gaining exposure to a diverse client portfolio and technically challenging assignments. The wider Milton Keynes office environment is fast-paced yet collaborative, offering a strong balance of progression and work-life quality.
You’ll be joining a top 50 professional services environment where quality, training, and long-term career development are genuinely prioritised.
What you’ll be doingIn this Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice role, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key part in delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting work:
*Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a wide range of clients and sectors
*Supervising and supporting junior team members through fieldwork and technical queries
*Managing audit files through to completion, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with deadlines
*Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts under relevant reporting standards
*Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting wider compliance work
*Producing clear, commercially focused recommendations following audit fieldwork
*Acting as a key point of contact for clients and contributing to strong working relationships
What we’re looking for*ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification with strong exam progression
*Solid background in external audit within a professional practice environment
*Strong technical understanding of financial reporting and audit methodology
*Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams
*Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and take ownership of assignments
*Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members is highly desirable
*Exposure to complex or varied client structures would be advantageous
What’s on offer*Competitive salary: £48,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
*Hybrid working model with strong flexibility built in
*Clear progression routes into Assistant Manager and Manager levels
*Exposure to a broad and technically interesting client base
*Ongoing professional development and structured training support
*Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on quality and progression
*Modern systems and tools to support efficient delivery